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Billam Family History

Billam Surname Meaning

see Bilham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Billam family from?

You can see how Billam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Billam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Billam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Billam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Billam families in 1891.
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What did your Billam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Billam. 34% of Billam men worked as a Motor Driver and 87% of Billam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billam were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    34%
  • Insurance Agent
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Teacher In Secondary
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Billam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 182 immigration records available for the last name Billam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 231 military records available for the last name Billam. For the veterans among your Billam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billam lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Billam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Billam in 1967 was 90, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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